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Reclosable packages with front panel opening

US7553083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 2005
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/2575
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reclosable package comprising front and rear panels extending between top and bottom transverse seals, the front panel having a line or lines of weakened tear resistance for forming an opening, through which a zipper can be accessed. The zipper is suspended from the top transverse seal and attached to the front panel at a lower elevation. At least a major portion of the base strip of a forward zipper part is disposed between the front panel and the base strip of a rearward zipper part. Respective upper portions of the zipper base strips are joined to each other in the top transverse seal. A lower portion of the base strip of the forward zipper part is joined to the front panel in a transverse band-shaped zone of joinder. No portion of the base strip of the rearward zipper part is joined to the rear panel outside of the top transverse seal.

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